baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2428068-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for providing location information
Inventor: RABE DUANE CARL
IPC: H04W4/029
Filed: 2001-11-06
Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing location information is provided. A location request is received (102) from a source. A location of a mobile device is determined (104). A plurality of location descriptions correspondi ng to the location are determined (105). A location description is selected (10 7) from among the location descriptions. The location description is provided (108) to the source of the location request.
Patent CA-2428883-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BREEN LEO JOSEPH
IPC: B64C27/30
Filed: 2003-05-06
Abstract: The invention is a device with three thrust or propulsion systems, the first a counter-rotating multiple rotor lifting arrangement designed to lift the vehicle within the atmosphere from the ground, the second a main thruster rocket for exit from the earth's atmosphere and the third, an ion drive system for propulsion in space and out of the planet's atmosphere. The device has four counter rotating airfoils located at each comer of the device and a central main thruster rocket. Each of the airfoils wings forming part of the counter-rotating fixed wings may be repositioned from a horizontal to vertical mode and subject to an electric charge, which electric charge attracts and then when ceasing, releases ions, resulting in ion pulse propelling the vehicle in outer space.
Patent CA-2430459-A1 (CA)
Title: Tissue fastener having a shaft with a reduced cross-section
Inventor: GAYTON JOHN F
IPC: A61B17/064
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: A device for placing a surgical fastener, including an elongated shaft having a distal and proximal end and an interior surface extending longitudinally therein. The elongated shaft has at least a pair of channels extending longitudinally therein. The device includes at least one fastener located within the elongated shaft and in contact with the surface and a pushing mechanism. The fastener having a pair of bosses extending laterally therefrom, wherein each of the bosses resides in one of the pair of channels. The pushing mechanism moves proximally and distally within the elongated shaft. The device further includes a member within the elongated shaft cooperating with the pushing mechanism for moving the bosses away from each other as the fastener is advanced distally so as to close the fastener.
Patent CA-2432853-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CERAMI ANTHONY
IPC: A61P25/14
Filed: 2001-12-28
Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for protecting or enhancing an erythropoietin-responsive cell, tissue, organ or body part function or viability in vivo, in situ or ex vivo in mammals, including human beings, by systemic or local administration of an erythropoietin receptor activity modulator, such as an erythropoietin or a modified erythropoeitin.
Patent CA-2438550-A1 (CA)
Title: Procede d'identification de differences entre des molecules d'acides nucleiques
Inventor: BUI CHINH THIEN
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2002-02-19
Abstract: L'invention porte d'une manière générale sur un procédé d'identification de différences entre des molécules d'acides nucléiques par identification d'une modification de la séquence nucléotidique de molécules d'acides nucléiques se basant sur la sélectivité d'agents oxydants envers des bases mal ou non appariées de duplex d'acides nucléiques. Ledit procédé permet de détecter des modifications des nucléotides telles que celles résultant des modifications de base (mutations et polymorphisme) dans des molécules cibles d'acides nucléiques hétéroduplex dérivant de types sauvages ou de mutants homoduplex.
Patent CA-2438753-A1 (CA)
Title: Genes involved in biofilm formation by the pathogenic yeast candida albicans
Inventor: COTTIER FABIEN
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2003-08-28
Abstract: Like many bacteria, yeast species can form biofilms on several surfaces. The properties and way of life in these communities are distinct from those of free-swimming populations. Candida albicans colonizes the surfaces of catheters, prostheses and epithelia, developing biofilms that are extremely resistant to antifungal drugs. Here, we show that different biofilm populations of C.  albicans display very similar transcript profiles. Biofilm and planktonic cultures produced under different conditions of nutrient flow, aerobiosis or carbon-source concentration were compared by overall gene-expression correlation.  Correlation was much higher between biofilms than planktonic populations irrespective of growth conditions. A cluster of 325 differentially expressed genes was identified. In agreement with the over-representation of amino acid biosynthetic pathways in this cluster, Gcn4p, a regulator of amino acid starvation responses, is required for normal biofilm growth. In an effort to identify biofilm-related genes that are independent of mycelial development, we studied the transcriptome of hyphae switched and un-switched biofilms produced by wild-type and cph1/cph1 efg1/efg1 strains, respectively. Biofilm versus planktonic comparisons in both strains yielded a set of 442 differentially expressed genes, of which 317 were expressed independently of hyphae formation. This subset reveals activation of the sulfur-amino acid biosynthesis pathway as a biofilm-related feature. Our work shows not only that expression of some cell attributes, e.g. amino acid metabolism, change during biofilm growth, but also that the overall transcriptome moves to characteristic expression values. Together, the data suggest transcriptome invariance in different environments as a salient property of C. albicans biofilm populations.
Patent CA-2439063-A1 (CA)
Title: Combination of nateglinide or repaglinide with at least one further antidiabetic compound
Inventor: VILLHAUER EDWIN BERNARD
IPC: A61K31/445
Filed: 2002-03-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination of organic compounds which comprises at least two antidiabetic agents, preferably with different modes of action, in which the active ingredients are in each case present in free for m or in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and, optionally, at lea st on pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, for simultaneous, separate or sequential use.
Patent CA-2439470-A1 (CA)
Title: Combustion improvers for normally liquid fuels
Inventor: DALY DANIEL T
IPC: C10L1/02
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: Fuel compositions comprising a major amount of a normally liquid fuel and a minor amount of a hydroxylamine or a salt thereof, more often wherein each hydroxylamino group of the hydroxylamine or salt thereof contains no more th an one tertiary alkyl substituent. The hydroxylamine or salt thereof provide improved combustion properties to a wide variety of normally liquid fuels, including hydrocarbon based fuels, oxygenates and synthetic fuels.
Patent CA-2440622-A1 (CA)
Title: Catalyseurs desalumines pour l'alkylation aromatique
Inventor: TIMKEN HYE KYUNG C
IPC: C07C319/20
Filed: 2002-04-12
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un catalyseur comportant un zéolite présentant un contenu d'aluminium non structurel de moins d'environ 25 % du contenu total d'aluminium, un rapport volumique silice/aluminium compris entre environ 6,5 et environ 10,0 et une taille de cellule unitaire comprise entre environ 2,440 et environ 2,464 nm.
Patent CA-2441567-A1 (CA)
Title: Side rail assembly for canopy
Inventor: SUH DONG TACK
IPC: E04H15/50
Filed: 2002-03-18
Abstract: A side rail assembly (11) including a side rail (12) having two ends, and a fixture (13). The fixture (13) is configured to be fixed at one end of the side rail (12), and defines a central hollow dimensioned to fit snugly around one of the plurality of uprights (17). The fixture (13) further has a socket (21) for receiving one end of the side rail (12), and hinged member (23). The hinged member (23) defines one wall portion of the central hollow. The fixture (13) is slidable around the upright (17) when the hinged member (23) is in the open position (A) and fixture (13) is fixed around the upright member (13) when the hinged member (23) is in a closed position (B). A wedge portion (25) of the hinged member (23) defines a portion of the central hollow. A slot, dimensioned to receive the wedge portion (25) of the hinged member (23) when the hinged member (23) is in the closed position, is also provided on the fixture (13). Lastly, a locking member (31) is provided which is disposed to lock the hinged member (23) in the closed position (B). Preferably, the hinged member (23) defines a wall of the socket (21), so that, when the hinged member (23) is in the open position (A), the end of the side rail (12) is laterally insertable into the socket (21).
Patent CA-2441710-A1 (CA)
Title: Oral rinse
Inventor: FALLDIEN LAURIER
IPC: A61K36/534
Filed: 2003-09-18
Abstract: An oral treatment to promote prophylaxis and natural healing of inflammation sites by treatment of sites within the mouth, including pierce sites, sites of abrasion, periodontal and herpes inflammation sites, aptous ulcers, gingival inflammation, and "denture sore mouth" by the application of the given topical composition consisting of a soothing formulation containing Water; Vegetable Glycerine ; Sea Salt; Peppermint Oil; and Tea Tree Oil.  Application may be by mouth wash, by spray or pump, or by applicator.
Patent CA-2442564-A1 (CA)
Title: Weight holding device attachable to golf club head
Inventor: LIBERATORE RAYMOND A
IPC: A63B21/06
Filed: 2002-01-15
Abstract: A weighting device (10) for use on a golf club head (13) as during swinging of the club (100), comprising in combination, a receptacle (11) having an opening (12) via which the club head (13) is received into the receptacle (11), a retainer in the form of a flap (25) is carried on the receptacle (11) to be fastened in a position for retaining the receptacle (11) in fitting relation to the club head (13), and weighting structure carried by the receptacle (11) to add substantial weight to the club head weight, for use as in club head swinging. Various other forms of the receptacle and retainer are provided.
Patent CA-2443408-A1 (CA)
Title: Kinases and phosphatases
Inventor: WALSH RODERICK T
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2002-04-05
Abstract: The invention provides human kinases and phosphatases (KPP) and polynucleotides which identify and encode KPP. The invention also provides expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. The invention also provides methods for diagnosing,treating, or preventing disorders associated with aberrant expression of KPP.
Patent CA-2443980-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHAO NORMAN
IPC: G02B6/02
Filed: 2002-03-14
Abstract: Dispositif et procédé servant à fabriquer des réseaux de fibres à partir de fibres optiques par imposition d'une modulation d'indice de réfraction chirale constante ou variable le long d'une fibre optique. Cette modulation d'indice de réfraction peut présenter une symétrie hélicoïdale simple ou une symétrie hélicoïdale double. Dans plusieurs modes de réalisation, la modulation d'indice de réfraction s'effectue par torsion et déplacement d'une fibre optique spécialement préparée à travers un appareil de réchauffement qui réchauffe une zone limitée de la fibre à une température suffisante pour permettre à la fibre de se tordre dans cette zone simultanément à travers l'appareil de réchauffement. Dans un autre mode de réalisation, on peut préparer spécialement une fibre optique normale afin de la mettre en application avec le dispositif décrit à un stade de traitement préalable à la torsion et au réchauffement. Dans d'autres modes de réalisation de ce dispositif, on effectue la modulation d'indice de réfraction par création d'une ou plusieurs gorges hélicoïdales dans une fibre optique normale ou par enveloppement d'une fibre normale par une ou plusieurs fibres diélectriques allongées de diamètre inférieur à celui de la fibre optique en une ou plusieurs configurations hélicoïdales. On peut contrôler la fabrication de ce réseau de fibres chirales et en régler automatiquement les paramètres afin de faire en sorte qu'il réponde à la demande.
Patent CA-2444328-A1 (CA)
Title: Gaming machine and method having symbols capable of displaying movement
Inventor: FORMAN DAVID
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2003-10-08
Abstract: A gaming machine providing symbols, located in a display area, that are capable of displaying movement. In one embodiment, the gaming machine is a slot machine. With slot machines, the symbols are located on reels and appear on one or more pay lines located in the display area. The slot machine may be programmed so that, when a symbol appears in a pay line as part of a winning combination, it will display movement across all or some portion of the pay line. Movement may also be provided when a non-winning combination is present in the pay line. The gaming machine may also be a video poker terminal, video bingo terminal, or other gaming machine.
Patent CA-2445719-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for bending an extremity of a torsional spring
Inventor: SAVARD NORMAND
IPC: B21F3/027
Filed: 2002-05-22
Abstract: A device (1) for bending an extremity (3) of a torsional spring (5). The device includes a base plate (7); at least one flange (9) projecting from the base plate; at least one bulge (11) projecting from the at least one flange; a lever arm (13) pivotally mounted onto the at least one flange about a first pivot axis; and at least one cam pivotally mounted onto the lever arm about a second pivot axis. The lever arm is operable between first and second positions and each cam (15) has a contact surface (21) being positioned for operatively cooperating with a corresponding bulge. Prior to the bending operation, the extremity of the torsional spring is inserted between a given bulge and the contact surface (21) of a corresponding cam when the lever arm is in the first position. In operation, the extremity of the spring is bent about the given bulge by the contact surface of the corresponding cam when the contact surface is urged towards the bulge and forced about the same over the extremity of the spring as the lever arm is operated into the second position.  The device enables an easier, simpler and more cost effective way of bending an extremity of a torsional spring, without the use of heat for bending the spring tail, and may be easily transportable from one site to another.  Moreover, the device can be used for bending the extremities of torsional springs having different wire sizes.
Patent CA-2449393-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MAJD ZOUHER
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2002-06-04
Abstract: L'invention concerne une nouvelle méthode de mesure de l'apolipoprotéine CIII (<= apo CIII >=) dans des lipoparticules contenant apo B et des lipoparticules exemptes de apo B. Par ailleurs, l'invention concerne des produits à base de apo CIII synthétique, des anticorps correspondants, des kits contenant ceux-ci, ainsi que leur utilisation pour détecter, quantifier et/ou contrôler les taux de apo CIII dans un échantillon, et pour quantifier et/ou contrôler les taux de lipoparticules athérogènes dans un échantillon. On peut également utiliser ces composés et ces kits pour moduler les taux de apo CIII ou son activité in vitro ou in vivo, et pour réguler le métabolisme lipidique d'un sujet.
Patent CA-2450124-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ASHTON WESLEY SCOTT
IPC: A44C25/00
Filed: 2002-06-17
Abstract: A tongue and mouth stud (10) for dispensing a substance (19) such as a chemical, breath freshener, pleasant flavor, or medication into the mouth of a wearer. This tongue and mouth stud (10) includes a means for dispensing a substance (19) comprised of an internal cavity (15) for storing and dispensing the substance (19) contained within through one or more openings (17) in the surface of the tongue stud (10) that are contiguous with the internal cavity (15). Furthermore, the means for dispensing a substance may include a sponge (19) positioned within the internal cavity (15) of the mouth and tongue stud (10).
Patent CA-2450247-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TANNOCK ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: B65F1/10
Filed: 2002-06-12
Abstract: L'invention concerne une bobine (10) prévue pour stocker un film pour un dispositif de stockage de déchets, qui comprend un noyau (12) et une partie de trémie (14) évasée. Le film est stocké sur le noyau (12) et peut être maintenu en place par conditionnement par rétroaction (34), ce qui permet de former le noyau sans paroi extérieure ou base et de réduire ainsi les coûts en terme de matériau et de moulage.
Patent CA-2450543-A1 (CA)
Title: Ready-to-assemble articles of furniture
Inventor: WILLY SCOTT
IPC: A47B3/12
Filed: 2003-11-21
Abstract: A ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture system includes a collection of identically conferred side panels, with sets of the side panels having different aesthetic and/or functional features, a collection of base panels and back panels spanning between pairs of side panels, the collection of base and back panels being provided in different sets of lengths and configurations to permit construction of different types of furniture. The panels are interconnected through a series of slots and notches. A locking member is provided that can be wedged into a slot to lock the entire RTA furniture item together. A second locking member can be provided to be wedged into a slot in the back panel to provide additional support for a base panel. A wide variety of furniture items are show that can be constructed using the two locking members.
Patent CA-2450645-A1 (CA)
Title: Identification plates
Inventor: TAFFINDER RICHARD IVOR
IPC: B41J3/407
Filed: 2002-06-17
Abstract: A method of manufacture of an identification plate comprises:advancing a transparent sheet material having an opaque material in contact with one major surface thereof to a printing station; printing indicia in reverse on the other major surface of the sheet material; and securing the printed sheet material to a substrate having a retro-reflective surface such that the printed surface is in contact with, or at least adjacent to, the retro-reflective surface.
Patent CA-2450800-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of solubilizing, purifying, and refolding protein
Inventor: CHEN BAO-LU
IPC: A61K47/36
Filed: 1996-06-07
Abstract: A method of modifying protein solubility employs polyionic polymers. These facilitate the solubilization, formulation, purification and refolding of proteins especially incorrectly folded proteins and aggregated proteins. Compositions are described that are suitable for formulating TFPI. The compositions allow preparation of pharmaceutically acceptable compositions of TFPI at concentrations above 0.2 mg/mL and above 10 mg/mL.
Patent CA-2451214-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif de traction servant a saisir ou a ensacher des objets
Inventor: SHUTTLEWORTH GARY
IPC: E01H1/12
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: Dispositif de traction conçu pour soulever ou saisir ou emballer des objets (4). Ce dispositif exerce une traction sur l'objet afin de le faire pénétrer dans sa partie intérieure. Il est composé d'une surface (16) en matériau déformable, présentant pratiquement la forme d'un tube dont la partie d'extrémité est inversée, ce qui crée une ouverture vers l'intérieur, et d'un organe de commande (6) servant à déplacer la surface afin d'exercer une traction sur l'objet et de le faire pénétrer vers l'intérieur. Cette surface en matériau déformable peut faire partie d'un corps toroïdal rempli de liquide (20). On peut utiliser ce dispositif de traction en association avec un sachet (42) afin d'ensacher un objet.
Patent CA-2454791-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRAHAM MARK J
IPC: A61K31/7088
Filed: 2002-07-15
Abstract: L'invention concerne des composés antisens, des compositions et des procédés permettant de moduler l'expression de la protéine réactive C. Les compositions comprennent des composés antisens, en particulier des oligonucléotides antisens ciblés sur des acides nucléiques codant pour la protéine réactive C. L'invention concerne aussi des méthodes d'utilisation de ces composés afin de moduler l'expression de la protéine réactive C et de traitement de maladies associées à l'expression de la protéine réactive C.
Patent CA-2461359-A1 (CA)
Title: Device for aligning stacked sheets into a book
Inventor: HAHN THILO
IPC: B65H3/08
Filed: 2002-09-17
Abstract: The invention concerns a device (01) for aligning at least along one edge several stacked sheets (09) into a book, while maintaining the serial order of sheets, said device comprising an editing table (11), having on one of its sides, a front stop (13) for aligning the edges of the sheets (09). The invention is characterized in that upstream of the editing table (11) is provided a support plate (02), whereon the sheet (09) can be set into a boun d book with non-aligned edges, and is further provided in the device (01), a sheet feeder (08, 04, 06) whereby the sheets can be conveyed from the suppor t plate (02) towards the front stop (13) of the editing table (11), while forming a stream of subjacent webs.
Patent CA-2466557-A1 (CA)
Title: Anti-monster kit and method of use
Inventor: FACTOR JODY L
IPC: A63J21/00
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: A kit and method for using the kit to aid in alleviating the childhood fears that are associated with fictitious negative entities, such as monsters, ghosts, ghouls, and the like. The kit includes a spray container, and at least two fluids capable of insertion into the spray container, wherein the fluids include a marking agent that is associated with predetermined external criteria, such as the time of the day, room in the house, or name of the monster with which the child's fears are associated. A user can select an appropriate fluid based on the particular criteria associated with the fear, insert that fluid into the spray container; and then spray the fluid in an appropriate location to, in turn, alleviate the fears of the child about the negative entity.
Patent CA-2466680-A1 (CA)
Title: Media compositions for faster propagation of swertia chirata
Inventor: KAUL MAHRAK KRISHEN
IPC: A01H4/00
Filed: 2001-11-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel of culture media compositions, sa id compositions having modified Murashige and Skoog (MS) basal culture medium with varied concentrations of plant hormones and other additives, leading to extraordinarily faster in vitro propagation of Swertia Chirata, an endangere d medicinal plant species, wherein axillary buds and shoot apices of the said plant are used to achieve the same, and a method forin vitro propagation of Swertia Chirata.
Patent CA-2470042-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GAMOU AKIRA
IPC: C23C2/02
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a galvannealed steel sheet including hot dip galvanizing a steel sheet; heating the hot dip galvanized steel sheet to alloy the coating layer; temper rolling the galvannealed steel sheet; contacting the temper-rolled steel sheet with an acidic solution, and then allowing the temper-rolled steel sheet to stand for about 1 to about 30 second(s)to form an oxide layer on the surface of the temper-rolled steel sheet; and washing the temper-rolled steel sheet, on which the oxide layer is formed, with water. The acidic solution has a pH-buffering action and contains Fe ion.
Patent CA-2474020-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WESTBERG TOM
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2003-01-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil et un procédé d'hybridation d'ADN, qui opèrent en combinaison avec un substrat (20) comprenant une surface supérieure équipée de sondes (22). L'appareil peut comprendre un matériau (62) jouxtant le substrat (20), une partie dudit matériau (62) étant souple. Le matériau (62) et le substrat (20) forment plusieurs chambres (70), chacune (70) ayant un fond comportant au moins une partie de la surface supérieure (20), au moins une paroi latérale (64) et une ouverture (68). L'appareil comprend en outre un dispositif conçu pour fermer les ouvertures (68) des chambres (70), fermant ainsi hermétiquement lesdites chambres (70).